Federal Bureaucracyby: Maariya Sayed & paula torrÉ-nieto

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

MISSION STATEMENT

“The Department's mission is to shape and sustain a peaceful, prosperous, just, and democratic world and foster conditions for stability and progress for the benefit of the American people and people everywhere. This mission is shared with the USAID, ensuring we have a common path forward in partnership as we invest in the shared security and prosperity that will ultimately better prepare us for the challenges of tomorrow.”

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson

DATE FOUNDED: July 27, 1789

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Congress: Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Federal Bureaucracy: United States Agency for International Development

DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY

MISSION STATEMENT

"Maintain a strong economy and create economic and job opportunities by promoting the conditions that enable economic growth and stability at home and abroad, strengthen national security by combating threats and protecting the integrity of the financial system, and manage the U.S. Government’s finances and resources effectively."

DATE FOUNDED: August 10, 1949

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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

MISSION STATEMENT

"To enforce the law and defend the interests of the United States according to the law; to ensure public safety against threats foreign and domestic; to provide federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime; to seek just punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior; and to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans."

DATE FOUNDED: July 1, 1870

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DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR

MISSION STATEMENT

"The Department of the Interior protects and manages the Nation's natural resources and cultural heritage; provides scientific and other information about those resources; and honors its trust responsibilities or special commitments to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and affiliated island communities."

DATE FOUNDED: March 3, 1849

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

MISSION STATEMENT

"The Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, rural development, nutrition and related issues based on sound public policy, the best available science, and efficient management"

DATE FOUNDED: May 15, 1862

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

MISSION STATEMENT

"The mission of the Department is to create the conditions for economic growth and opportunity. As part of the President's economic team, the Secretary of Commerce serves as the voice of U.S. business within the Cabinet. The Strategic Plan is how the Department maintains its focus on achieving its Open for Business Agenda."

Secretary of Commerce Wilbur L. Ross Jr.

DATE FOUNDED: February 14, 1903

IRON TRIANGLE:

Congress: Senate Standing Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship

Acting Secretary at International Economic Development Summit in Washington

Department of Commerce Hosts Job Fair for Veterans

The US Department of Commerce Building in Washington DC

Herbert Clark Hoover Building Department of Commerce

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

MISSION STATEMENT

"To foster, promote, and develop the welfare of the wage earners, job seekers, and retirees of the United States; improve working conditions; advance opportunities for profitable employment; and assure work-related benefits and rights."

DATE FOUNDED: March 4, 1913

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

MISSION STATEMENT

"Serve the United States by ensuring a fast, safe, efficient, accessible and convenient transportation system that meets our vital national interests and enhances the quality of life of the American people, today and into the future."

Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao

DATE FOUNDED: April 1, 1967

IRON TRIANGLE:

Congress: House Standing Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

MISSION STATEMENT

"HUD's mission is to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all. HUD is working to strengthen the housing market to bolster the economy and protect consumers; meet the need for quality affordable rental homes; utilize housing as a platform for improving quality of life; build inclusive and sustainable communities free from discrimination, and transform the way HUD does business."

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

MISSION STATEMENT

"The mission of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is to enhance the health and well-being of Americans by providing for effective health and human services and by fostering sound, sustained advances in the sciences underlying medicine, public health, and social services."

DATE FOUNDED: April 11, 1953

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

MISSION STATEMENT

"The mission of the Energy Department is to ensure America’s security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions."

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

MISSION STATEMENT

"The Department of Homeland Security provides the coordinated, comprehensive federal response in the event of a terrorist attack, natural disaster or other large-scale emergency while working with federal, state, local, and private sector partners to ensure a swift and effective recovery effort."